Entry to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*
Via the Bachelor of Science's Veterinary Bioscience specialisation
The entry criteria for the three year Bachelor of Science program at the University of Melbourne are VCE - units 3 and 4, with a study score of at least 25 in English (any), Mathematical Methods (either), and in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. The minimum ENTER for Australian students for 2009 was 85.
Students considering progressing to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine* are strongly advised to select VCE Chemistry units 3 and 4. This will provide a strong foundation for Chemistry at first year tertiary level. It is important to note that a pass in Chemistry at first year university level is a prerequisite for enrolment in a number of core second year biological science subjects. Those students who do not undertake VCE Chemistry units 3 and 4 can also undertake an introductory pathway in Chemistry that is offered at the University of Melbourne. Contact the admissions team for further information on this pathway - 8344 7357 / http://vet-unimelb.custhelp.com.
For more information about entry requirements and prerequisites into the new generation Bachelor of Science degree visit - www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au/bachelor/entry
Via the guaranteed entry pathway
A small number of high achieving year 12 students will be guaranteed entry to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine* via the Veterinary Bioscience specialisation. Australian school leavers will need to achieve an ENTER (or equivalent) of 98.5 or above, and maintain a minimum average of H2 (70%) in both first and second year Science subjects.
Via a biological science degree at another university
Students can complete a biological science degree at another university before applying for entry to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine* as a graduate. Examples of appropriate degrees include Bachelors degrees with majors in: Agriculture, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Physiology or Zoology. Students must have completed at least one semester of study in both cell biology and biochemistry during their biological science degree.Direct Entry To Bachelor Of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Application
Applications for the 2010 intake for the BVSc have now closed.
Students with disabilities: Prospective students are advised to familiarise themselves with the Faculty’s Academic Requirements Statement (PDF) and information about Students Experiencing Disability (PDF).
Previous Work Experience
The experience of the applicant in fields relevant to Veterinary Science may be taken into account if you are in the middle band of applicants. See selection process for more information.
Deferrals
Please note that successful applicants may not apply to defer commencement of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree.
* Pending Academic Board approval